Fender’s Christina Stejskal
Christina Stejskal is no stranger to Fender — or to telling the story of one of the most recognizable brands in the music products industry. After previously spending nearly a…
Kardinal Guitars adds Kardinal Bass at $549 pre-order price
Kardinal Guitars has introduced the Kardinal Bass, a four-string electric bass priced at $549 during a pre-order window running through November 20, 2026, Premier Guitar reported.The manufacturer built the instrument…
D'Addario releases XS Nickel Bronze Acoustic strings
D'Addario has introduced XS Nickel Bronze acoustic strings, combining the tonal characteristics of Nickel Bronze alloy with the coated-string technology of its XS line, according to Premier Guitar.The Nickel Bronze…
In good hands: Dealers talk hand drum sales
Hand drums may not be setting the sales charts on fire, but the category remains a steady presence for many MI retailers, serving everyone from gigging percussionists and hobbyists to…
Never Found Audio releases macOS version of free VT-Mini vocal tuner plugin
Never Found Audio has released a macOS version of VT-Mini, a free vocal tuner plugin previously available only for Windows, Monthly Mixing reported. The release brings the vocal tuning tool…
W. a. Production releases Asymo Reverb plugin with spatial controls
W. A. Production has released Asymo Reverb, a reverb plugin described as a dynamic spatial reverb, Monthly Mixing reported. The plugin lets users reshape, rotate and add motion to the…
Shure ships MV6 Gen 2 USB gaming microphone at $169
Shure has released the MV6 Gen 2, a USB gaming microphone priced at $169, targeting first-time dedicated mic buyers who want better sound than a headset, according to Monthly Mixing.The…
Keeley Electronics releases Compressor Plus Germanium pedal at $189 street
Keeley Electronics has launched the Compressor Plus Germanium pedal, the newest addition to its compressor line, carrying a street price of $189.According to Premier Guitar, the pedal centers on a…
Fender debuts three John 5 Signature telecasters across price points
Fender and the Fender Custom Shop have unveiled three new John 5 signature Telecaster models: the Fender John 5 Phantom Telecaster, Fender John 5 Ghost Telecaster and Fender Custom Shop…
Beatport splits Indie tech into standalone genre category
Beatport has launched indie tech as a standalone genre category with its own Top 100 chart, separating the heavier, club-focused strand of contemporary indie dance from the broader indie dance…
Stepping up and standing out
There are certain product categories where the phrase “step-up” means a little more than it does elsewhere. A beginning guitarist can pick up a more expensive guitar and immediately appreciate…
Stepping up and standing out
There are certain product categories where the phrase “step-up” means a little more than it does elsewhere. A beginning guitarist can pick up a more expensive guitar and immediately appreciate…